EMPANADA'S FACTORY
8060 PHILIPS HWY STE 101, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 9043748939
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
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JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on container holding onions in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooling overnight night per person in charge at 75-79F in walk in cooler stored in large deep covered pan. Pork cooked cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 46-49F.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge replaced sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dish that fell on the floor, then handle clean dishware without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed on flying insect in cook line area. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen near pastry station.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over cooked beef in uncovered containers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice cooling overnight night per person in charge at 75-79F in walk in cooler stored in large deep covered pan. Pork cooked cooling overnight in walk in cooler at 46-49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes, pork in walk in cooler at 44-45F. Ambient temperature of unit 42-45F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for delivery of food approximately 30 minutes ago. Onions cooked on cook line at 52F. Person in charge states has been out of cooler for less than 1 hour, over to walk in cooler. At front counter aji columbiano sauce that contains raw cut tomatoes at 47-48F. Item is held on ice at counter, ice is only on bottom of product, person in charge added ice. Portioned containers were sitting out for less than 1 hour per person in charge. Discussed time with operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in use basting brush with metal band.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several thawed ready to eat products in walk in cooler thawed from frozen, but not re date marked with thawed date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles of yellow chemical person in charge states is bleach unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage stored on back prep table. Person in charge removed.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle open.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield over dishmachine is broken.
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting on counter in kitchen at 60F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Butter on cook line at 74F, has been out since 8am per person in charge. Person in charge added to time paperwork, will hold for remaining time until noon. Also, several items in walk in freezer slacking, not frozen solid. Person in charge states has called for repair.
Apr 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves tilapia undercooked as ceviche. Unable to provide proof of parasite destruction.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on bag of carrots in walk in cooler. In walk in freezer observed raw chicken battered in house and stored in containers no longer commercially packaged, stored over uncovered containers of soup. Person in charge began moving to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting on counter in kitchen at 60F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Butter on cook line at 74F, has been out since 8am per person in charge. Person in charge added to time paperwork, will hold for remaining time until noon. Also, several items in walk in freezer slacking, not frozen solid. Person in charge states has called for repair.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several clean cutting boards in clean dish storage with staining.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Four spray bottles in kitchen with purple and yellow chemical unlabeled at dish pit. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacles with lids open at dumpster enclosure. Observed trash on ground in shred enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease accumulation. Observed grease dripping from front of hood. Exterior fryer with grease accumulation. Slicer exterior with debris accumulation.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooling overnight at 57-60F in walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flying insects in container with potatoes in back kitchen. Person in charge removed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes. Also, in walk in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over raw beef. Person in charge began rearranging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice cooling overnight at 57-60F in walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap from back hand wash sink. Missing hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrapped basting brush in wash for empanadas.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees with expired training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with yellow and clear spray bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in kitchen.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from shared dumpster. Also, garbage on ground in shared dumpster enclosure. Shared grease receptacle lid open.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items frozen solid in walk in freezer uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Buckets of fish thawing in kitchen in standing water. Person in charge moved to sink and added running water.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, sanitizer not flowing through tubing when priming unit. Person in charge repaired during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw no longer commercially packaged beef stored on packaged tostones. Person in charge began rearranging.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 shell eggs in walk in cooler with broken shells.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions, house made mayo out of refrigeration for less than 1 hour per person in charge at 49-50F. Person in charge discarded mayo. Placed onions in refrigerator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tray in front counter hand wash sink.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Mayo made in house with raw shell egg per person in charge not identified on menu as raw product. Person in charge discarded during inspection, will utilize commercially processed mayo.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time paperwork not completely filled out at time of inspection. Person in charge filled out correctly.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ham frozen, thawed in walk in cooler not related marked with thaw date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup at vents in kitchen, ceiling with staining.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Visibly soiled tape on edges of shelf at panini press station.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster missing lids, lids open on grease receptacles, grease buildup on grease receptacles, trash on ground in enclosure of shared dumpster area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at both hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler, glass door reach in cooler in front counter with dust buildup. Soda plates in front counter with mold like substance buildup. Grease buildup on hood filters.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until serviced.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person in charge enter kitchen, handle clean utensils without hand wash. Person in charge washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects around onion storage in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat liquid egg in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on container holding onions in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk, tres leches, flan at 50-52F overnight in front cooler. Ambient temperature of unit 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, tres leches, flan at 50-52F overnight in front cooler. Ambient temperature of unit 49F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with food product on shelf. Spray bottles with chemicals stored with food product in front counter area. Items were moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink blocked by large trash can. Person in charge moved.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas/ pastries are held on time with a time mark, person in charge unable to find time paperwork during inspection. Emailed to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream and cream filling in piping bags with no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in front counter area with standing water, ice in back of unit. Ambient temperature of unit 49F, holding food product at 50-52F.
Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around shared dumpster. Also, lid open on shared grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving where clean dishware is stored with debris buildup. Fan in walk in cooler and in front counter glass door stand up cooler with debris buildup. Soda plates at dispenser in front counter area with mold like substance buildup.
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bag stored in direct contact with cake in cooler at front. Also, whole unprepped onions in direct contact with nonfood grade container.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Also, observed raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored in same container as ready to eat items in walk in freezer. Person in charge fixed on site.
Jun 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit, retested at 50ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed front counter employee working cash register don gloves and handle empanadas without hand wash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in and around container of unwashed and unprepared onions in back kitchen
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bag stored in direct contact with cake in cooler at front. Also, whole unprepped onions in direct contact with nonfood grade container.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Also, observed raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored in same container as ready to eat items in walk in freezer. Person in charge fixed on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler salsa, pork, pork, beef, (46-50F - Cold Holding). Observed large gap under walk-in cooler door, person in charge states has had door opened for prep. By end of inspection ambient temperature of unit at 42F Also, ham in flip top in cooler by cook line 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Empanadas on time per paperwork but no time marked. Person in charge fixed on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging with nozzles pointed toward food product and single service items. Also, chemical spray bottle on prep shelf with food product in kitchen. Also, chemicals under sink in front stored with single service items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain under oven by walk in cooler with wastewater backed up filling drain. No active overflow onto floor.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut tomatoes in kitchen at room temperature 57F retemped 1+hour later at 60F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Soda nozzles at dispenser at front counter with mold like substance build up Also, food debris buildup observed slicer in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans. Person in charge fixed on site.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Spatula in kitchen missing pieces. Also, observed cambro melted and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Also, bread container under sand which press broken with missing pieces.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on interior of dish machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed multiple shelves in kitchen lined with soiled cardboard and tinfoil.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed cake display case cracked and held together with scotch tape.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy gaskets in disrepair. Observed gasket missing under walk-in cooler door.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling tile missing in front counter area. Also, observed dust on ceiling in kitchen, also, observed cove molding under hand wash sink in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching sauce in flip top Person in charge removed in site.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in kitchen missing hand wash signs. Inspector provided during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on grate and soda plates of drink dispenser at front counter. Also, exterior of panini press grease build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen observed containers of white powder, person in charge states was sugar and flour. Person in charge labeled appropriately
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then handle washed lettuce with gloved hands. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag indirect contact with bread in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanada at back line in proofer at 120F. Person in charge began reheating.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment missing written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with heavy debris buildup. Interior of oven with buildup. Can opener with debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by table in back kitchen. Person in charge made accessible during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles in establishment unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard and foil lining shelving in walk in cooler, kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground observed on shared dumpster enclosure. Also grease buildup on shared grease receptacle. Also, grease receptacle lid open.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from two can lights in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler heavily soiled with dust. Soda plates at dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Speed racks in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Shelving in several parts of kitchen with debris buildup. Exterior of sandwich press with grease buildup. Exterior of food presses at cookline with grease buildup. Grease accumulated on front of hood, dripping. Person in charge began cleaning.
Pipe cover missing. Missing cover at pipe at grease trap under triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored above oil on shelf across from oven. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener soiled. Also, slicer blade guard plate and surrounding area soiled. Also, ice chute on soda dispensing machine soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handle stored in multiple seasonings and sauces on cook line.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line food contact Shelving in walk-in-cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda machine in front service area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Also, torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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